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New Delhi: The Government of India has formally recognised the extraordinary bravery of six officers who played key roles in the highly strategic Operation Sindoor, conferring upon them the Vir Chakra for their exceptional courage and leadership. The operation, executed jointly by the Indian Army and Indian Air Force, demonstrated India’s evolving counter-terrorism approach marked by precision, coordination, and technological prowess. Colonel Koshank Lamba of the 302 Medium Regiment received the Vir Chakra for his outstanding leadership and flawless execution of a first-of-its-kind air mobilisation of specialised equipment on short notice. His actions ensured the seamless and covert…

South Goa MP Seeks Probe into Alleged CEC-Minister Breakfast Meeting Team Goemkarponn VASCO: South Goa MP Captain Viriato Fernandes has called for an independent investigation into allegations of a private breakfast meeting reportedly held between members of the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) and a minister in connection with the ongoing tiger reserve issue. Addressing the media in Vasco on Wednesday, Fernandes said that if the reports were true, such an interaction would be “highly unethical” and would undermine the credibility and impartiality of the CEC’s assessment. “The CEC is expected to function with complete neutrality. Any private engagement with a…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Department of BBA (Travel and Tourism) at St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, hosted its national-level event “X’plorateur 2025” on September 26 and 27 to mark World Tourism Day. Centred around the UNWTO theme “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation” and the college’s own vision “A Regenerative Vision for Goa,” the two-day event aimed to inspire students to reimagine tourism in ways that preserve and rejuvenate Goa’s cultural and natural heritage. The inaugural ceremony featured college dignitaries and Chief Guest Pifran Fernandes, Owner of Tree House Goa. The opening programme included vibrant cultural performances, the launch of a thematic…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa’s table tennis fraternity is gearing up for an exciting showdown as the DBO–Edcon All Goa Major Ranking Table Tennis Tournament 2025 returns to the Don Bosco Oratory, Panjim, from October 22 to 25. The four-day event will feature competitions across multiple categories including U11, U15, U17 (Boys and Girls), and Senior Men and Women, promising intense matches and strong participation from the state’s leading paddlers. Among the star attractions are Ishita Colaso, Aaron Farias, Anshuman Agarwal, and Chandan Caro, who will headline the championship. Rising talents like Vedant Wagle, Yug Prabhu, Ruhaan Shaikh, Dhruva Kamat,…

Team Goemkarponn Canacona: The inaugural Narkasur Vadh and Piken Narkasur competitions, organised by the Durga Seva Trust at Rajbag-Tarrir, Canacona, witnessed spirited participation from local youth groups, showcasing creativity, talent, and festive fervour. In the Piken Narkasur category, Saraswati Mandal, Patnem clinched the first prize, followed by Rocky Boyz in second place and Family Boys in third. Saraswati Mandal also bagged the award for Best Krishna, while Aar Faar Ami, Tarikar won the title of Best Vadak. In the Narkasur Vadh competition, Mokhard Gopal Krishna secured the top position, with Polem Youth and Malwada taking second and third places…

Team Goemkarponn Canacona: Canacona police have registered a case against a Karwar resident for allegedly engaging in sexual relations with a woman under the pretense of marriage. According to authorities, the complainant, whose identity has been withheld, reported that between July 2 and September 26, 2025, Ankit Chauhan, a resident of Karwar, allegedly forced her into sexual intercourse multiple times under the false assurance of marrying her. The complainant stated that when she asked Chauhan to fulfill his promise of marriage, he refused. The Canacona Police have booked Chauhan under Section 69 of the BNS. Further investigations are being…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa is moving towards progressive prison reforms with the government granting in-principle approval for a semi-open prison within the existing Colvale Jail premises. The new facility aims to shift the focus from mere incarceration to rehabilitation and skill development for inmates nearing the end of their sentences or demonstrating good behaviour. The initiative began last year when a nine-member delegation led by Additional Inspector General of Prisons Dr. Snehal Naik Goltekar visited Yerwada Jail in Pune to study the functioning of open and semi-open prisons. The team observed how inmates were entrusted with responsibilities such as…